Episodes

Caroline Hobbs is a seasoned and innovative professional in the real estate industry, with over 17 years of experience and a successful tenure as a broker owner for Reward Realty. Her innovative approach to the industry is centered on streamlining processes and eliminating duplication of efforts, with a strong belief that the low adoption rates among team leaders and brokerages are due to the need for agents to input information into multiple systems. Drawing from her extensive experience, inclu...

Phillip Gagnon is a seasoned professional in the real estate industry and the founder of Three Data Pulse, a company dedicated to enhancing the three pillars of successful brokerages: recruiting, retention, and agent productivity. Gagnon believes that AI can play a crucial role in improving real estate operations and decision-making. His perspective is shaped by his extensive experience in the industry and his company's focus on leveraging technology and data analysis. He emphasizes the importan...

Sharran Srivatsaa, President of REAL Brokerage, LLC, is a distinguished real estate entrepreneur and advocate for employee ownership, who has a unique perspective shaped by his personal journey from India. His perspective on real estate entrepreneurship, mindset, and employee ownership is deeply rooted in the power of partnership and collaboration, as evidenced by his strong alignment with Tamir, the founder of REAL. Sharran believes in creating a career-based financial incentive system for agen...

Liz Rossof, with her diverse background in arts, theater, and education, has carved a unique path in the real estate industry. Her journey began in the art world, focusing on contemporary artists incorporating pre-Columbian culture, which led her to study in Latin America and develop a passion for its architecture. After experiencing the limitations of renting in the competitive San Francisco market, Liz transitioned into real estate in 2017, driven by a desire to help first-time home buyers. He...

Andrew Flachner, President of RealScout, has dedicated his career to enhancing agent-client relationships in the real estate industry. Flachner has seen firsthand the challenges of maintaining relevant contact with everyone in a real estate agent's database. He believes that while AI has transformative potential, the focus should be on the core of a product or service and its ability to solve problems and assist agents, rather than simply boasting about AI capabilities. His company, RealScout, i...

Rachel Kilmer is a renowned real estate agent with Reese Nichols Real Estate in Kansas City, Missouri, who has successfully leveraged her background in sports and video production to excel in her career. Rachel's perspective on success in real estate and the use of social media is rooted in authenticity and personal strengths. She believes that one should not force themselves to adopt marketing strategies that do not align with their interests or cause anxiety. Instead, she encourages individual...

00:00:00 - Craig Grant So anytime you have AI generated content, I don't care if it's written imagery, anything, you don't want to just copy and paste and use it immediately. You got to make sure that every aspect of it is accurate. So you want to fact check things. You can ask for sources and go check if those sources are correct. You should legal check it, everything before you go use that in the public or in your marketing. You. 00:00:27 - Bill Risser You're listening to the Real Estate Se...

The Short Term Shop Episode 241 - Avery Carl, The Short Term Shop powered by eXp Realty Time Stamp (00:01:28) The Benefits of Using Short-Term Rentals (00:07:32) Rock and Metal Enthusiast's Musical Journey (00:11:40) Finding a Southern Balance in Nashville (00:16:26) The Responsive Vacation House Experts (00:21:09) Short-term Rental Success in Vacation Towns (00:27:19) Creating Memorable Experiences with Short Term Rentals (00:32:22) Cautious Sellers and Increased Competition in Real Esta...

Description: Brian Hall, a realtor with EXP Realty in El Paso, Texas, has a unique background as a military chaplain in the army, which has shaped his current career in real estate, specializing in assisting soldiers with their transitions. His perspective on the topic of "from army chaplain to realtor, assisting soldier transitions" is deeply rooted in his belief in the importance of soldiers' freedom to practice their own spiritual beliefs within the boundaries set by the Army. He also discus...

Dani Vanderboegh is a distinguished journalist and advocate in the real estate sector, currently serving as the service editor at Inman. With a background in writing and journalism, and a master's degree from the Missouri School of Journalism, Vanderboegh has significantly influenced real estate journalism and advocacy. Her role at Inman involves transforming industry news into serviceable content for readers, aiding them in their business operations. Vanderboegh's Real Tea column, which cleverl...

DESCRIPTION Rick Gonzalez is a seasoned real estate agent based in Florida's panhandle, with a unique focus on serving military members and their families. Born in New York and raised in Puerto Rico, Rick's father's service in the Air Force during the Vietnam War instilled in him a deep respect for the sacrifices made by military families. This, coupled with his own experience serving in the Navy, has given him a unique perspective on the challenges faced by military families, particularly when ...

Description: In this podcast episode, Bill Risser and Russell Shaw delve into the fascinating world of real estate and career success. They explore the evolution of Phoenix real estate, from a small town to a bustling metropolis. Shaw's unconventional career path from selling life insurance to comedy and then real estate is also discussed. The concept of "carte blanche" is explored, emphasizing the importance of freedom and authority in one's career. Effective communication skills are highlight...

The podcast episode explores the growing interest in artificial intelligence (AI) in real estate and the need for agents to embrace its potential applications. It features David Marine, the chief marketing officer for Coldwell Banker, discussing the successful rebranding efforts of the company and the positive impact it had on changing people's perception. The conversation also touches on personnel changes, upcoming events featuring Shaquille O'Neal, and the partnership between Coldwell Banker a...

August 1, 2023 is the 8th anniversary of The Real Estate Sessions podcast. I thought I would do 10 episodes, just to understand the process of recording, editing and publishing a podcast. I quickly discovered that my curiosity itch was getting scratched with every episode. Learning things I never knew about connections in the industry was cool! Interviewing over 100 Inman Connect contacts made the connections even closer. So, here I am with over 400 total episodes, celebrating the 8th anniversar...